Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift

The Sterling Choice; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Grimsby is seeking a proactive engineer for a night shift role. You will be responsible for maintaining automated lines, conveyors, and packaging machinery, working independently without supervision. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, and you should take pride in your work. This position offers a competitive salary around GBP53k with 4 on 4 off shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry is a bonus.
• Ability to manage mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated lines, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
• Make independent decisions to fix issues and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Proactive

Independent work

Education

Electrical safety certificate

Job description

This isn t your typical engineering role because on nights, you re in charge.

There s no supervisor looking over your shoulder. You ll be trusted to make the right calls: fix what you can, keep things running smoothly, and hand over anything that needs attention to the day shift. If you enjoy being trusted to get the job done, you ll fit right in.

What you ll work on:

• A mix of automated lines, conveyors, packaging machinery, and mechanical systems enough variety to keep things interesting.

• It s a mechanically heavy role, but you ll need a solid electrical background too (electrical safety certifcate required)

The deal:

• Salary: Around GBP53k.

• Shifts: 4 on 4 off nights (6pm 6am).

• Team: 3 engineers per night shift, covering the full site.

• Interview: Just one stage a technical test, some problem-solving, and a site tour with Engineering and HR.

Who we re looking for:

• Someone multi-skilled, proactive, and good at working independently.

• Food industry experience is a bonus, but if you re tidy and take pride in your work, we d love to hear from you.

If you re looking for a role where you can take ownership and keep things running without being micromanaged, this could be a great fit.

Sound good? Apply today or drop me a message to chat about it.